Ahead of the release long awaited update it's time to prepare your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch to the transition to a new OS. Unless, of course, you are planning to update your device. In this article, we will tell you how to check your smartphone or tablet for compatibility with iOS 10, "clean" the device, make a backup, and perform other necessary procedures.
1. Check compatibility
iOS 10 is for models with processors last generation... Attempts to make the operating system compatible with the old iPhone modifications and the iPad would inevitably cause problems. As a result, one would have to create for them separate version An OS efficiently serviced by outdated hardware.
List of supported iOS 10 devices along with the release of the first beta in June. The "top ten" will be able to install all owners of gadgets on which iOS 9 is currently deployed, with the exception of iPhone 4s, iPad mini, iPad 2, iPad 3 and iPod touch 5G.
List of devices that support iOS 10:
- iPhone SE
- iPhone 6s Plus
- iPhone 6s
- iPhone 6 Plus
- iPhone 6
- iPhone 5s
- iPhone 5c
- iPhone 5
- iPad Pro, 12,9
- iPad Pro, 9.7
- iPad Air 2
- iPad Air
- iPad mini 4
- iPad mini 3
- iPad mini 2
- iPad 4
- iPod touch 6G
In the list compatible devices there are no outdated models. As Apple said, owners of smartphones and tablets released in 2011 and 2012, respectively, will not be able to count on the upgrade to iOS 10. However, some of the capabilities operating system will not be available on smartphones and tablets Apple previous generations. But in general, they will remain part of the renewed ecosystem.
2. Installed the iOS 10 beta? Upgrade to iOS 10 GM or downgrade to iOS 9.3.5
Some iPhone and iPad users have already updated their devices to iOS beta 10, however, not everyone knows that any test firmware has a validity period, after which the device will turn into a "brick". As a result, you will have to upgrade to official version, or roll back the device to iOS 9. Therefore, do not wait until the last one and update right now to iOS 10 GM, or do a downgrade.
It should be understood that you will not be able to install the GM assembly “over the air”. Formally, this firmware is intended for developers and is installed on the gadget via iTunes. The public version of iOS 10 will be available for installation directly from a mobile device.
3. Clean the device
Before installing iOS 10, it makes sense to part with unused games and applications. This measure is optional, but it never hurts to get rid of unnecessary software before installing a big update. By removing software from your device, you do not lose anything - you can restore any application from App Store.
In general, preparing for the update is a great opportunity to clean up the device. O unnecessary applications was said above, but you can also remove temporary files, cache, web surfing history, cookies, logs and other junk. You can learn more about this in the articles:
Using the proposed software, you can free up from 500 MB to 5 GB on your iPhone and iPad in a couple of minutes.
4. Install updates from the App Store
On devices with large quantity third party applications it is recommended to install Latest updates from the App Store. At the stage iOS testing 10 many developers have released new software versions. Having installed the latest software versions, you can be sure that applications are compatible with iOS 10. You can download updates in the App Store -> Update section.
5. Check the available space
The iOS 10 file weighs about 2 GB, and you must have at least 2.5 GB on your device free memory to install the OS. This does not mean that a dozen takes up more space - extra space required to unzip the files and complete the update process. Find out the volume available memory on iPhone and iPad you can go to General -> About this device.
By the way, iOS 10 weighs much less previous versions... For example, a 128GB iPhone with installed iOS 9 offers users only 113 GB of free memory, after iOS installations 10 this figure will increase to 122 GB. On a 16GB iPhone with iOS 9, 11.9GB is available, and after iOS 10 is installed, 12.85GB.
6. Back up your data
Many users use an iOS device as their main gadget for taking photos and videos. And hardly anyone wants to lose important points his life, captured on digital images by unsuccessfully updating the firmware. To save your photos or videos securely, it is recommended that you make a backup. This can be done through iTunes and iCloud. This will increase your chances of successful data recovery in case of loss.
iTunes: connect your mobile device to your computer, launch iTunes, select it in top panel and click Create Backup.
iCloud: On iPhone and iPad, go to Settings -> iCloud -> Backup -> iCloud Backup.
Always create backups before updating software on your devices. This applies to all major updates like iOS 10.
7. Jailbreak?
MacDigger follows the jailbreak trends in the Apple world, so our first duty is to warn users of jailbroken iPhones and iPads about the absence of this moment exploits for jailbreak iOS 10. When upgrading to a new OS, you will lose your current jailbreak. At the same time, it is not possible to return to iOS 9.3.3.
Rumored to be the hackers from Pangu. However, this information should still be classified as rumors. Worth the wait official statements and then update the iPhone and iPad to the new OS. Most the best option for now - stay on iOS 9.3.3 until it becomes clear whether the jailbreak for iOS 10 will be released or not. Everything should be decided within a few days after the release of the update.
8. Wait for the release
After completing the above steps, you will have to wait for September 13 and install the OS. To install iOS 10 on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, it will be enough to go to the operating system settings and in the General -> Software update menu to confirm the firmware download.
Almost every developer of iOS applications periodically makes various additions and corrections to them, as a result of which iPad users need to update the programs installed on their devices. Of course, some software can be used without updating, but in this case, the speed and stability of the application may be reduced. Among other things, updating applications allows you to expand their functionality.
However, some owners of apple devices are faced with such a problem as applications on the iPad are not updated. This problem can be caused by several reasons and, as a rule, can be easily solved in a couple of steps.
What to do if apps won't load on iPad
Problem # 1. When trying to install a new version of the program, the user sees the inscription: "Your payment method is not accepted ...". Its appearance is a sign that iPad owner or iPhone has a debt to the App Store - when buying software on the card tied to the Apple ID, the amount of money required to pay for it was missing. In this case, the owner of the device will not be able to either update the application or download a new one.
The solution is one, and it is obvious - you need to pay off the debt, that is, replenish the card specified in the account or link a new one. All existing debts will be written off, and the user will be able to download and update applications.
Problem # 2. If your device has too little free space, and you do not know how to update the application on the iPad, then you need to know that in order to successfully update any installed on iOS programs the device must have twice as much free space as it takes up. Thus, if Aypad reports that there is not enough free space to update, then it must be freed up.
Problem number 3. Sometimes users of apple tablets and smartphones are faced with a situation when, during the update of the application, an error occurs with the inscription: "Unable to download the program"... If App Store iPad does not load the program, then most often it is caused by bad connection with the Internet or problems on Apple servers. However, in some cases, the problem can only be resolved by re-authorizing the content store. To do this, in the error window, click on the button "Ready", we log out of the account and log into it again (we use the account under which the software was purchased). We click on the shortcut of the application in standby mode.
Problem number 4. Since any applications for apple mobile devices are tied to the account of the user who bought them. To update them, you just need to know both the Apple ID itself and the password from it. This even applies to hacked programs, because before they were hacked, someone bought them. Thus, it is impossible to update an offer without knowing the details of the account from which it was purchased. In such a situation, it is better to uninstall the program and install it again under your registration data.
Problem # 5. Sometimes you may come across such a situation when in the "Updates" section in Apple Store there is no software, but the store icon itself shows that they are available. Most often this is caused by temporary glitches, and you can solve the problem like this:
- restart the device;
- unload the store application from memory and load it again;
- re-authorize in the Apple Store.
If such actions do not help, then it is worth waiting for a while, or how to update the game (application) on the iPad via a computer, that is, using iTunes.
In this article, I will describe in detail the process of complete iPad firmware, iPhone, iPod Touch to the latest version of the operating system iOS 11... The process is briefly described in the article Firmware iPad, but here I made it even more detailed with the most relevant screenshots from the moment when you thought of flashing to completely installed system... Plus, here in the comments you can ask questions of interest about the firmware on iOS 11, solve emerging problems, etc. We will try to help everyone within the framework of the comments.
You can always update via Settings-> General-> Software update ... This article describes exactly the flashing of the device, which the user may need for one reason or another.
So you've made up your mind. Believe me, there is nothing complicated about it. Note that this instruction relevant for iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch... All actions are exactly the same.
Step 0. Preparing iPad
Make sure your device meets the requirements iOS 11.
All models are supported, Besides:
- the outdated iPad 1, for which the final version will remain iOS 5.1.1.
- iPad 2, iPad 3, iPad Mini 1, iPhone 4S, iPod Touch 5G - for them Final version iOS 9 remains forever (so far the most current iOS 9.3.5)
- iPhone 5, 5C, iPad 4 (while the most current iOS 10.3.3)
iOS 11 is supported by:
- iPad Air, iPad Air 2, iPad Pro 12.9, iPad Pro 9.7
- iPad mini 2, iPad mini 3, iPad mini 4
- iPhone 5S, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6S, iPhone 6S Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus
- iPod Touch 6G
Attention! If you have a reflashable iPad now on iOS 7, iOS 8, iOS 9, iOS 10 it is necessary temporarily disable Find iPad. The firmware will not work without shutting down.
Settings-> Poke on your account at the top-> iCloud-> Find iPad.
It must be turned off. The system will ask for your Apple ID password. Do not forget to turn the function back on after the firmware.
Step 1. Updating iTunes
Update iTunes to the most recent available version... You can do this directly from the iTunes menu. Or download it from the official page on the Apple website.
Who needs it, here's a guide for beginners: How to install iTunes on Windows. V Apple computers iTunes is included in the operating system.
Actual iTunes version- 12.6.2.20! (or higher)
Step 2. Making a backup
You can skip this step if you don’t have any valuable data on your iPad: documents in applications, saves in games, applications that are no longer in the App Store. This is extremely rare, so let's start backing up. Just in case, I will briefly explain the process.
a) Connect iPad to iTunes. We are waiting for the iPad to be identified in iTunes. And we poke on it.
We are waiting for iTunes to complete all the manipulations.
b) You can also create an iCloud backup without using a computer. In iOS 10, the path looks like this: Settings -> [Your name] -> iCloud-> Backup to iCloud-> Create backup.
In more old version iOS: Settings-> iCloud-> iCloud Backup-> Create Backup
Backup copy- your guarantee that you will not ask questions like: "Where did my notes go !?" Don't ignore this step! Before a global flashing, I always make a copy immediately both to the computer and to iCloud.
I prefer to restore with backup computer, because this recovery is faster than from the cloud. Difference between local backup and iCloud
Step 3. Download iOS 11 firmware
From 19th September. Downloading actual firmware from our dedicated article (iOS 11 is available now). Bookmark this article for yourself - there are always quick links to the latest firmware appear. :)
Step 4. Flashing iPad to iOS 11
When the firmware file has been downloaded, open iTunes. Hold Shift if you have Windows (Alt-Option for MacOS) on your keyboard and press the "Restore" button.
The following message will appear:
Press the button Restore... The firmware process has started. At this point, it is best not to touch your computer and iPad.
On the iPad screen or the iPhone will look like this:
Step 5. Setting up iPad / iPhone
After the firmware, the iPad / iPhone setup begins. Click Home button.
If you have an iPad with an LTE / 3G module, it will offer to unlock the SIM card. We press Unlock and enter the PIN code from the SIM card.
Welcome screen in multiple languages. You need to press the Home button (before iOS 9, you had to swipe to the right).
Choosing a language. The Russian will most likely be at the very top.
Thereafter absolutely new iOS feature 11 ! The device prompts you to bring another iOS 11 device to automatic tuning other parameters. We do this and or continue to configure manually.
Next, you need to go through the procedure for creating a login password. Starting with iOS 9, you can choose a 6-digit password (and I recommend choosing it for security). If you want to choose not ordinary four-digit password, then click Passcode Options. The password settings can be changed in the future. I do not recommend leaving your iPad without a password at all!
- Recover from iCloud copy. If you made a copy in iCloud before flashing, then you can select this option for recovery. Minus is the most long time operations due to the fact that applications will in fact be restored from the Internet.
- Recover from iTunes copy. If you made a backup copy on your computer before flashing, then you can select this item. The most optimal recovery method in terms of speed and reliability.
- Configure as new iPad. If you want to start with blank slate... You will get the iPad the way you would buy it in the store, only with the new firmware. This option is also convenient for those who want to see how a device works with a clean operating system.
- Transfer data from Android. In iOS 10-11, Apple developers made it easy to migrate from Android to iOS. You only need special utility Move To iOS, which will help you do everything.
We will consider the third option. After selecting “Set up as new iPad,” the user is prompted to enter their Apple ID.
A window appears with a six-digit number that must be entered on the device being configured.
If you have only one iPhone and two-factor identification is configured, the system will offer to send an SMS.
After a short Apple settings ID is required to accept Apple policies.
Express settings appear.
If you want to configure the parameters, then click the corresponding link.
Choosing to use or not voice assistant Siri. Everything you need to know about Siri. Siri now supports Russian, so I see no reason to refuse.
Finally, you will see a prompt to get started:
The main desktop in iOS 11 looks like this:
Answers to questions about the firmware
I tried to compose questions and answers based on the problems that I have ever encountered with the firmware ...
What if I have flashed and selected the "Set up as new iPad" item, but I have a backup?
If you've already set up your device, you can reset it to run the iOS Setup Assistant again. Please select Settings-> General-> Reset-> Erase Content and Settings... Since this step will delete all existing content from the device, only perform it if you have already backed up your data.
After the reset, the system will ask you again whether to roll up the backup.
iTunes crashes while flashing on iOS 11?
It happened to me once, although in theory it shouldn't be. Update iTunes to latest version.
iPad freezes at some point during initial iOS settings 11?
If iPad freezes during setup, then I recommend holding Home + Power for a few seconds. The iPad will reboot and the setup process will either restart or from where it hung. Skip the point where there was a hangup (for example, iCloud setup). Everything can be configured later in the operating system itself.
Is this manual for iPhone?
Yes, and also for the iPod Touch ... At the beginning of the article, I indicated all the devices for which this manual is relevant. Some points may change, but not essential.
If during iPad firmware after iCloud activation asks to drive Control questions, backup e-mail, and then throws an error. What to do?
Some iPhone users, iPad and iPod touch with iOS support 10 for some unknown reasons there was no upgrade option to. Moreover, the expectation did not correct the situation - even two days after iOS release 10.3 mobile devices did not offer to update. What to do if the iOS 10.3 update did not arrive was described in this instruction.
Perform a forced reboot
If the menu " Settings» → « The main» → « Software Update»On your iPhone or iPad latest iOS version indicates iOS 10.2 or iOS 10.2.1, then the simplest forced reboot can help out. It will reset the software errors that have occurred and allow mobile device find actual update... In order to do forced reboot just hold down the Power and Home buttons (the volume down button on the iPhone 7/7 Plus) and hold them until the Apple logo appears on the device screen.
After turning on the iPhone or iPad update before iOS 10.3 should be available in the " Settings» → « The main» → « Software Update».
Update iPhone or iPad via iTunes
If this did not happen, then iTunes can come to the rescue, through which it is necessary to update to iOS 10.3. It is very important to update iTunes to the latest version initially. To do this, on a Mac, go to the " Updates" v Mac App Store, and on Windows, launch iTunes and select " reference» → « Updates". If iTunes is not installed on your computer, download current version you can on Apple official website .
When you make sure that the latest version of iTunes is installed on your computer, all that remains is to connect your iPhone or iPad to your computer and launch the program. iTunes will automatically check for updates, determine the possibility of an update to iOS 10.3 and notify you about it.
In this article it will be how to install the latest version of the operating system on your tablet. Let's see how to install new iOS, whether it is worth doing and what problems may arise during the installation of the update.
Should you update your iPad
Before starting the update process, it is worth finding out whether you need to install a more recent version of the operating system at all. The answer to this question depends on several factors, the main of which is the device model.
If in your hands old model iPad released before 2013 (this is iPad, iPad 2, iPad mini, The New iPad and iPad 4), then you should refrain from installing the update. These tablets are technically outdated and do not support current software. It turns out that old iPad You can update to iOS 9, but you won't be able to put something newer. Due to these limitations, it cannot provide smooth operation. Therefore, before updating iPad mini or other old tablet, it is worth considering whether you need all the functions that are offered in more modern firmware.
If you have 2013 or younger (iPad Air, iPad mini 2, iPad Pro and newer) in your hands, then you can safely download the update. Operating room Apple system 2018 works great even on old gadgets, which means that there will be no problems after the update, and you can safely proceed to the instructions.
What to do before upgrading
Before you update your iPad, you need to prepare it for this procedure. It consists in solving two tasks: cleaning the system from garbage and saving important data. The first is solved quite simply. You need to go through the list of applications and remove everything unnecessary. It is also worth getting rid of unnecessary photos and downloaded songs. Any data wandering from one iOS version to another can interfere with normal work tablet.
The second task is solved by storing a backup copy of data in the cloud or on a computer. Next, we'll discuss how to do this.
How to back up your data
A backup is all data stored on a device. These include applications, music, photos and everything else that we are so afraid of losing. IOS has a built-in function Reserve copy data that protects users from possible loss. To enable it, you need:
- Open the first tab (at the top of the screen with your photo or avatar).
- Select the iCloud sub-item.
- Scroll down the list of parameters to the "Backup" item.
- You need to turn it on.
After that, the tablet will regularly copy your data to the online storage, from which it can always be downloaded if an error occurs during the update process and the data is lost.
If you do not have access to the Internet directly on the iPad, or you just need to save all the information on your computer, you can do the following:
- Install on computer iTunes program.
- Connect your tablet to your computer or laptop.
- Open iTunes.
- Check the box next to "This computer".
- Then click on the "Back up now" button.
Installing the update "over the air"
So, we cleaned up the system, made a backup. Now is the time to figure out how to update your iPad. The easiest way to install new firmware is to download it from Apple servers directly to your device. This method is called over-the-air upgrade because there is no need to wire up. It is enough to have a working Wi-Fi nearby.
iOS is designed in such a way that it can download and install updates itself. All that is required from the user is to agree to the download and enter their password. To start the process of searching for new versions of the system, you need:
- Go to device settings.
- Open the "General" tab.
- Select the item "Software update".
- Wait until there is a proposal to install a new iOS version.
- Press the "Install" button.
- Agree to the terms and conditions.
Everything. After that, the tablet will reboot and install the firmware.
It's worth noting that it's best to keep your iPad plugged in during the upgrade.
Installing an update via iTunes
If not nearby wireless network or if you just want to speed up the process, you can update your iPad through your computer. For this we need the iTunes application and USB cable on Lighting (included with the tablet). So, to begin with:
- We connect the tablet to a computer or laptop.
- Open iTunes.
- An icon from the iPad will appear at the top of the program interface, you need to click on it.
- Then you need to click on the "Check for Updates" button.
- If updates are available, then you need to click on the "Install" item.
- After that, the screen will display the terms and conditions with which you need to agree.
- In the end, all that remains is to enter your password on the tablet to unlock it.
After that, do not disconnect the tablet from the computer, as this can lead to serious failures.
Possible problems
You now know how to update iPad, but what if something went wrong? Although Apple devices are renowned for their reliability, even with them, some kind of trouble can happen. Especially during the update.
- First, it is worth clarifying in advance that each tablet is available specific version operating system. That is, you will not be able to update the iPad to iOS 10 if it only supports iOS 9. You also cannot install iOS 11 if the tablet supports iOS 12. The latest available firmware is always installed.
- Secondly, if the update fails, you will have to restore the iPad in DFU mode. This special treatment, with which you can bring back to life any Apple device which stopped working due to software error... To enter iPad into DFU mode, you need to hold the power button and the home button for 10 seconds, and then connect the tablet to the computer with running iTunes... The application will offer to restore the system.
- Thirdly, new firmware may degrade the performance of the device. This is quite common. Weak processors and limited quantity memory in old iPads leads to the appearance of brakes. Apps take longer to open, sites load slower, and so on. Moreover, modern systems are always teeming with complex features and innovations that can affect not only performance, but also autonomy.
- Fourthly, it may be better to part with your data. Years of experience have shown that an iPad configured with a backup performs worse than a new one. Therefore, if stability is important, then it is better to sacrifice the accumulated data and download it again to a "clean" tablet.
